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What European country did Columbus claim the island where he landed?
Columbus was 'working' for Spain and he claimed title to the land he found for Spain.
What explorer claimed land in the new world for two different countries?
Christopher Columbus claimed land in the New World for both Spain and Portugal during his voyages.
Who did Christopher Columbus claim this land for?
Spain.
What lands did Christopher Columbus claimed?
"On August 3,1492,Columbus set sail from palos,Spain with three small ships ,the Santa Maria ,the Pinta,And the Niña. On october 12,the expedition sighted land ,probaly Walting Island in the Bahamas,and went ashore the same day claiming it for Spain."
Who were the first to land in south America?
the indigenous people
What was the first country to land on the new world?
The Vikings were the first Europeans to land in the New World, centuries before Columbus. However, the recognized discovery of the New World is in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, an Italian who sailed in name of Spain.
Was Christopher Columbus's voyages financed by Spain?
yes. spain wanted more land so they financed Christopher Columbus' voyage so they could get it.
What 2 explorers claimed land in south America for Spain?
Two explorers who claimed land in South America for Spain were Christopher Columbus and Francisco Pizarro. Columbus made his famous voyage in 1492, landing in the Caribbean islands, while Pizarro led expeditions in the early 16th century that resulted in the conquest of the Inca Empire in modern-day Peru.
How did Christopher Columbus travel to Spain from Portugal?
To discover land for his country.
How was Columbus mistaken about the lands he claimed for Spain?
He claimed San Salvador for Spain. Columbus believed he had reached Asia and was in the Indies. This belief explains why he called the people Indians. (5th grade history book)
Who European explore who was the first person to claim land in the Americas for Spain?
Christopher Columbus
Why did Christopher Columbus claim the land rodrigo discovered?
Christopher Columbus claimed Hispaniola for money. They had been informed that the first person to see land would receive around 10,000 maravedis yearly for life.
